27-08-2026- One-Day Hands-on Workshop on Essential Instrumentation in Plant Sciences

One-Day Hands-on Workshop on “Essential Instrumentation in Plant Sciences” – August 27, 2026

Vijayawada, August 27, 2026: The Departments of Botany and Biotechnology, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized a One-Day Hands-on Workshop on “Essential Instrumentation in Plant Sciences” at the Biotechnology Laboratory, South Block, exclusively for first-year Botany and Biotechnology students.

The workshop aimed to provide students with practical exposure to essential laboratory instruments, their applications and significance in plant science and biotechnology research. The hands-on sessions enabled students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory applications and develop confidence in handling scientific equipment.

The programme was graced by Rev. Fr. Arul Jothi and Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Vice Principals. Dr. T. Rosemary, HoD, Department of Botany, and Mrs. S. Srilakshmi, HoD, Department of Biotechnology, were also present and encouraged students to make effective use of the practical learning opportunity.

The workshop served as an effective platform for the first-year students to familiarise themselves with essential laboratory instrumentation and appreciate its role in modern plant sciences, biotechnology and research. The initiative reflected the commitment of the Departments of Botany and Biotechnology towards promoting experiential learning, scientific skills and research-oriented education among students.

The workshop concluded on a positive note, with students gaining valuable practical exposure and a deeper understanding of the significance of instrumentation in biological sciences.